National Account Executive (Grocery)

A leading and investing food manufacturer is currently seeking a National Account Executive to join their team. This National Account Executive will work across their Retails and Foodservice portfolio.

This role will need a home base commutable from Manchester and former experience in managing food retail accounts.

National Account Executive responsibilities include:

* Supporting the Sales Director and Senior National Account Manager to create and nurture Customer Account Plans including promotional activity and new product introductions;

* Forecasting – responsible for accurate forecasting at SKU level by interpreting data

* Support with Product Management – launches, current product portfolio & delists;

* Manage a defined portfolio of key customer client groups with the wider account;

* Attend customer meetings;

* Working with the Category Insight Manager reporting on the latest developments and trends within the category;

* Manage price and promotions for numerous stock items, ensuring that business profitability and growth meets any set targets;

* Identify potential brand strategy, whilst understanding current consumer trends and highlighting any potential areas for business growth;

* Track bespoke stock value and ensure products are sold within agreed timescales;

* Working closely with the Supply Chain team through forecasting and delivery;

* Building and managing strong relationships

* Knowledge of customers in the wider food retail and foodservice sectors

You will be a National Account Executive with experience managing food retail accounts. This role will require a self-starter, someone who is polished, a real people person.

To apply please email a cv